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BK05 CFE

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

170,339 mi
Last recorded170,339 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 CFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 170,339 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine cover

under cover

Fail 21 Jun 2017 170,337 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine cover

under cover

Pass 2 Nov 2015 157,196 miles

Engine management Light on engine cover

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 157,166 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine management Light on engine cover

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 149,778 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 149,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 81,705 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 81,607 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 68,721 miles

Engine under shield fitted, not allowing full underside inspection

O/s/f headlamp slightly in secure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 56,375 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 56,375 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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BK05 CFE is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 79,355 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK05 CFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BK05 CFE registered?

BK05 CFE is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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